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Jaiden H : Does this have an included WiFi card? If not then what B450 Motherboard does?VICTOR G : No, it does not come with a wifi card.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Samuel D : good for gamingHASSAN I : For my pc buildPARRIS G : Features / value

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2021-05-05T08:12:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice motherboard

Simple motherboard. Great for a starter PC.

Victor G.

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MSI B450M Pro-M2 Max Specifications

  • CPU (Max Support)

    RYZEN 9

  • Socket

    AM4

  • Chipset

    AMD B450 Chipset

  • Chipset

    AMD B450 Chipset

  • DDR4 Memory

    1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC)
    For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9)
    2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE)

    For AMD Other CPU
    2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE)

  • Memory Channel

    Dual

  • DIMM Slots

    2

  • Max Memory (GB)

    64

  • PCI-E X16

    1

  • PCI-E GEN

    Gen3

  • PCI-E X1

    2

  • SATAIII

    4

  • M.2 SLOT

    1

  • TPM (Header)

    1

  • LAN

    1x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller

  • LAN

    1x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller

  • USB 3.2 Ports

    Front: 2(Gen1, Type A)
    Rear: 4(Gen1, Type A)

  • USB 2.0 Ports

    Front: 4
    Rear: 2

  • Serial Ports(Front)

    1

  • Audio Ports (Rear)

    Realtek ALC887/ALC897 Codec

  • DVI-D

    1

  • VGA

    1

  • HDMI

    1

  • DIRECTX

    12

  • Form Factor

    m-ATX

  • Operating System

    Support for Windows 10 64-bit
    Support for Windows 7 64-bit

  • Operating System

    Support for Windows 10 64-bit
    Support for Windows 7 64-bit

  • Processor

    Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen/ Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4

  • Memory

    2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
    Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667 MHz by JEDEC

    For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9)
    Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz by A-XMP OC mode

    For AMD Other CPU
    Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz by A-XMP OC mode

  • Memory (Contd.)

    Dual channel memory architecture
    Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
    Support non-ECC UDIMM memory

  • Slots

    1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)
    Supports x16 speed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors
    Supports x8 speed with Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors
    Supports x4 speed with AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
    2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

  • Onboard Graphics

    1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
    1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz
    1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K @60Hz

  • Storage

    AMD B450 Chipset
    4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    Supports RAID 0, RAID1 and RAID 10

    1x M.2 slot (Key M)
    Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen/ Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics)and SATA 6Gb/s 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices

  • USB

    AMD B450 Chipset
    2x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports through the internal USB 3.2 Gen1 connector
    6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors)

    AMD processor
    4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the back panel

  • Audio

    Realtek ALC887/ALC897 Codec
    7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

  • Internal Connectors

    1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
    1x USB 3.2 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
    1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
    1x 4-pin system fan connector
    1x Front panel audio connector
    2x Front panel connectors

  • Internal Connectors (Contd.)

    1x TPM module connector
    1x Chassis Intrusion connector
    1x Serial port connector
    1x LED strip connector
    1x Clear CMOS jumper

  • Back Panel Ports

    Mouse
    VGA Port
    USB 2.0
    LAN Port
    HD Audio Connectors
    Keyboard
    DVI-D Port
    HDMI Port
    USB 3.2 Gen1

  • Mounting

    9 mounting holes

  • Dimensions

    9.6 x 8.1" (24.4 x 20.6cm)
    m-ATX Form Factor

  • UPC Code

    824142189689

About MSI B450M Pro-M2 Max

FEATURED REVIEWS

Nice motherboard

By Victor G.

Simple motherboard. Great for a starter PC.

Business Elegance
• Keyboard & Mouse
• DVD-D & VGA
• HDMI
• USB 2.0 Ports
• USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 & LAN Port
• HD Audio Connectors

DDR4 Boost
Optimized traces and isolated memory circuitry

Turbo M.2
Delivering Speeds Up to 32Gb/s using PCI-Express Gen3 x4

PCI-E Steel Slot
Protecting VGA cards against bending

Heavy plated heatsinks
Leading heatsink design for maximum cooling

Audio Boost
Optimized gaming audio using best components

DIY Friendly
MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design, such as convenient pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location and so on, so DIY users can pick and choose any gaming rig they want.

Cooling
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. MSI motherboards feature excellent power design with solid and heavy heatsink. We've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want.

Hardware
MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design for DIY users, countless system tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweaker. Makes it so easy to install your own motherboard without any issue.

Compatibility
Every MSI motherboards are certified by strict mechanic that feature convenient pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location for compatibility with the widest range of components and devices, so DIY user can pick and choose the components they want. More than that, we offer a dedicated Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for the most critical part - memory. Combining with MSI DDR4 Boost technology, we provide the maximum compatibility even over clocking, so you confirm and choose any gaming rig as you want.

BIOS and Software
With years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard and achieve victory when gaming. Moreover, we made sure our BIOS

Enhanced Performance
MSI motherboards featured all the latest solution for enthusiast gamers and prosumers. CPU and memory enhancement and fast storage and USB transfer speed are ready to be on the battlefield.

Memory
Optimized layout design and a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect stability and performance. You never have to worry about your system crashing during games with MSI DDR4 BOOST.

CPU
Power on your RYZEN processor with optimized circuit layouts and high quality power delivery parts for an incredibly stable operation.

Storage
MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

In-Studio Advantage
MSI motherboards provide the most fascinating in-studio advantages, designed to satisfy any professional workflow. Elevate your listening pleasure and network connection with MSI Audio & LAN. Enjoy extreme sound quality and uninterrupted online experience.

Audio
Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, studio quality sound to create the most immersive sound experience.

Exhilarating And Inspiring
Each MSI motherboard is built based on the specific topic in order to match different tastes and favors. Furthermore, MSI also adopts the modern style to design the heatsink through huge surface and sleek but simple cuts in order to make the heatsink and appearance looks ripped and powerful. Combined with neutral color, such as black, gray and silver, as the main background, MSI motherboard can perfect fit different RGB LED effects and strongly shows the gamers tunes.

Industrial Design
PRO Series motherboards combine stable functionality and high quality assembly for clever business solutions. Designed to satisfy any professional workflow, PRO Series motherboards make life easier for businesses and office use.

Loyal Comrade
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

Components
Using only the finest quality components and integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, long-lasting and high performance motherboard.

MSI B450M Pro-M2 Max Features

  • Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 3466+(OC) MHz
  • Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
  • DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance and stability
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
  • EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot
  • Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance
  • PCI-E Steel Slot: Protecting VGA cards against bending

Key Features

  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 3466+(OC) MHz
  • Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
  • DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance & stability
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
  • EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot
  • PCI-E Steel Slot: Protecting VGA cards against bending

What's in the box:

  • MSI B450M PRO-M2 Max AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s Micro-ATX Gaming Motherboard
  • I/O Shield
  • Driver DVD
  • 2x SATA Cables
  • User Manual
  • MSI 3 Year Limited Warranty